Do you ever wake up and think I’m going to conquer the day, only to be met with tantrum-throwing toddlers and things that are just going wrong? Yeah, me too, and it puts me into a funk.
I don’t know about you, but I do not like being in a funk. Our moods are contagious, and I can really see how my cranky demeanor affects my children and husband. To calm my heart and my head while in these funky moods, I have been relying on a few coping mechanisms to help me get back to a better mood.
Text or Call Someone
As an enneagram 7, talking to someone is always going to be my go-to coping mechanism. But instead of talking about me and talking about my problems, I want to text or call someone to thank them for their friendship and ask them how they are doing. Showing gratitude and checking in with a friend will make them feel loved and take your mind off your funk.
Write It Out
I know as a mom, it is hard to find a moment to write. But we now have these tiny devices in the palm of our hands to start typing away on. Spend 5 minutes writing out what you are grateful for. But if you need to write what is on your heart, write what you feel, every single feeling. The process may be scary, and your words may not make sense, but letting your emotions flow on to the paper will help your mood tremendously.
Sensory Therapy
For Christmas, Brady stole a weighted blanket during a gift exchange at my grandma’s. Of course, I took the blanket and made it mine. I don’t know the science behind it, you could google it, but it feels so good. Like a giant bear hug, without having to touch anyone. Lightning candles and diffusing essentials oils are also options of mine when the day is tougher than usual.
Coloring with my kids always helps turn a sour day around too. Since adult coloring is popular, there are some exciting and fun coloring books for adults if you want to color in something that’s not Frozen themed.
Get Outside
Some fresh air and some sun are always game changes for me. Sometimes when the kids are down for their naps, I take my own quiet time out in my backyard. I lay out a blanket and soak in the sun and the quiet. Sometimes, I’ll bring out my lunch, a book, or even my work. Sometimes you need that natural vitamin d.
Dance Party
Let everything go and dance it out! Throw on some upbeat tunes and let your body move. Your kids may laugh at you and smile back. But more then likely, they will join you, and everyone can let their wiggles out. If you are on tik tok, throw up your dance on the app. I am horrible at the tik tok dance challenges, but I keep trying.
I hope some of these suggestions are helpful when you are not having the best day and remember tomorrow is a new day. What are some of the things you do to get out of a mom funk?